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A friction pad is placed against the disc and used to brake any vehicle. The friction of the pad against the disc causes heat to spread out over the brake disc, causing the car to slow. This is also true for brake drums that have the brake shoe pressing against them. The brake drums heat up, causing the car to slow down again.




Start under your foot and apply pressure to the brake pedal. This pressure is transferred to brake servo which uses engine power to increase pressure.


How is the pressure transferred to the friction (brake) pads? The secret to brake fluid is in the brake pipe, which runs from the servo and the brakes. Fluid is used as cables would require constant adjustment due to stretching from the heat and constant use.


The brake discs dissipate heat from the pads. Ventilated brake discs provide better heat dissipation and more efficient cooling. Drilled and vented discs increase the air ratio, prevent a build up of gases and keep the pads in a clean condition. To further improve the braking of a high performance car you can always fit larger discs but you may have to fit different wheels.


Brake pads play an important role in stopping your car. The higher the friction, the better it will perform. Fast road pads give a good compromise between standard and racing pads with some generating zero pads. Your driving style and driving habits will have a significant impact on how the pads and discs wear.


ABS prevents lockups when you brake hard. It also allows you to steer your car, but ABS will cut in more.


Brake upgrades

Stainless steel braided hoses prevent any flexing and therefore loss of pressure at the pad end, they also look nicer and theoretically last longer too - get a full set and do the front and back at the same time.


You have many options to upgrade your cars braking system. An easy upgrade is to fit larger discs. Take a standard family car for example with small discs - you could visit your local breaker or buy brake parts online for a performance model from the same vehicle. It is common for small cars to share brake parts with their bigger brothers. A little bit of research can lead to some surprising results.


General Care of Your Brake System

You should inspect your brakes at least once a year. Check your brake pads and discs for wear. The discs should not have a ridge on the edge due to excessive wear, thin discs can warp under immense heat conditions. You should check your pads for wear, as they can eat into your discs.


The level of brake fluid should be checked at least once a year, but not more than twice a year.


It is important to check your brakes after you have driven through standing water. This will help to eliminate any grease and water buildup.


I hope that you found this useful. It's important to pay attention to your brakes in order to safely stop your car.


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